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The Brewers are World Series champions, and Taylor and Mike are back after a week off because of another family stomach bug. They open with a Miller Lite toast, then walk through the whole 2026 playoff run: Going to Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres, and being there for the roof-gate game Why this Brewers team felt different from last year's The sweep of the Dodgers in the NLCS Beating the Ray...

The things that should be illegal but somehow aren’t? This episode turns that frustration into a full-blown rant, with the kind of ratchet, unfiltered energy that makes you feel seen. If you’ve ever been rage-locked by a bad driver, a gross stranger, or someone who acts like basic manners are optional, this one is for you. Mike brings the chaos and the comedy as the conversation spirals through th...

Wisconsin politics is getting real, and Ken (Kensconsin) is one of the clearest voices cutting through the noise. From exposing misinformation to breaking down the races, issues, and power grabs that could shape the next election, this conversation gives you the context you actually need before you vote. Mike and Taylor sit down with Ken, known online as Kensconsin, an Army veteran, father, and di...

Episode Description Politics gets a lot less tolerable when the people in power start treating reality like a prank. Ken, aka Kensconsin, cuts through the noise with the kind of blunt, fact-first breakdown that makes you rethink what you thought you knew about the midterms, misinformation, and who is actually getting hurt by today’s politics. Mike and Taylor sit down with the Army veteran and digi...

School year chaos is officially here, and this episode is for every parent staring down homework battles, exhausted kids, and a school system that feels harder to navigate every week. Taylor and Mike get brutally honest about back-to-school adjustment, why some kids are fried by Thursday, and why the homework monster is hitting one family way harder than the others. They break down what changes wh...

White people, racism, and the dangerous comfort of saying whatever you want online. This episode pulls no punches as Mike tears into the growing boldness of public stupidity, from racist community-page comments to the way screens have erased accountability. It starts with a local example that gets ugly fast: an Islamic school sparks a neighborhood meltdown, and the conversation turns into a blunt...

Politics, AI, and the stuff that actually affects your life are all on the table here, and this episode does not waste time pretending otherwise. Mike and Taylor get brutally honest about the November elections, why competence matters more than party loyalty, and why too many voters are checking out just when their voices matter most. The conversation starts with the question a lot of people avoid...

The jump from zero kids to one, then two, then three is never as simple as people make it sound - and once you’re outnumbered, every day becomes a new test of patience, sanity, and teamwork. On this episode of Two Dads One Mike , Taylor and Mike sit down with Brian, a soon-to-be father of three and coworker turned parent-strategy sounding board, to unpack the chaos, comedy, and unexpected lessons...

Social media can turn a tragic criminal case into a full-blown conspiracy fast, and this conversation asks the uncomfortable question: are we actually learning anything, or just feeding the internet sleuth machine? Mike breaks down why the Lindsay Clancy case has people so divided, how body-language TikToks and courtroom clips can distort public perception, and why the real victims keep getting lo...

A mother fighting for help. A medical system that keeps saying no. And a true crime case that is forcing parents, doctors, and jurors to ask one brutal question: what happens when someone is clearly in crisis and every safeguard fails? Taylor and Mike break down why the Lindsay Clancy case has become such a massive media obsession, and why the conversation goes far beyond headline-grabbing tragedy...

The podcast episode discusses the topic of screen time for kids and the balance between screen time and social interaction. It emphasizes the importance of setting rules and limitations for screen time, as well as the impact of excessive screen time on kids' behavior. The conversation also highlights the need for boredom and creativity, as well as the nostalgia of screen time and social interactio...

Wisconsin State Fair food is back, and this year’s Sporkies and Drinkies lineup is the kind of gloriously unhinged menu that makes you say yes before your brain can catch up. If you love fair food, weird mashups, and brutally honest takes on what’s actually worth putting in your mouth, this episode is for you. Mike and Taylor kick things off with their annual State Fair obsession, including the co...

Unlock the secret to genuine connection and purpose through the heartfelt stories of musicianship, family, and self-discovery in this one-of-a-kind episode. When a Grammy-nominated rock star joins us, he reveals how his roots on a Wisconsin dairy farm shaped not just his music, but his entire outlook on life, love, and legacy. This is more than music—it’s a powerful testament to finding fulfillmen...

Most people try to dodge jury duty like it’s a phishing scam. But when Mike’s piss turned redder than a salsa picante, he had a front-row seat to the courtroom chaos you won’t believe — think Bloodsport meets Law & Order. Imagine halfway through jury selection, blood is gushing from his... ahem , and suddenly he’s THE star witness not for the case, but for confusion and comedy. Spoiler alert:...

Most of us are clueless about how big tech's newest playgrounds — data centers — are wrecking our communities, our environment, and our future. Imagine giant, noisy, water-draining monsters polluting water, cranking up temperatures, and displacing families—all while sitting in the middle of nowhere. Yep, the fast rollout of these digital fortresses might be more about national security than your d...

Ever wonder how AI is quietly sneaking into your bathroom breaks, classrooms, and even your job security? Spoiler: it’s not just about clever chatbots—this episode spills the tea on the real threats and bright spots of AI in our daily lives. Buckle up, because if you think AI is just a sci-fi fantasy, you’re about to get a wake-up call that might leave you questioning your own dependency on that s...

Most Fourth of July celebrations are just fireworks and hot dogs—unless you tune in here, where two dads turn chaos into comedy with a sprinkle of planning and a shot of adult Slushies. Taylor and Mikey are back, and this year, they’re elevating their holiday game with a frozen bomb pop cocktail, a custom parade setup, and a bacon mac and cheese burger that might just break the internet (or their...

Most parents think they can trust their kids... until pajama pants go missing, Oreos mysteriously vanish, or suddenly you’re explaining why “ass” is a totally normal word. Welcome to the chaos of modern parenting, where trust is earned pixel by pixel — and sometimes lost over a sock or a lie about cleaning the dish. In this hilarious and brutally honest episode, our hosts dive into the wild world...

Most teachers wish they could teach with a magic wand—especially as summer break approaches—and their frustrations with the endless testing grind and lack of actual days off boil over. But have you ever wondered what really goes down in those classrooms, or why teachers seem to complain even when they get a few months off? Spoiler: it’s not just about the days they do or don’t have free. This epis...

Most conspiracy theories are wild, but the one about radioactive ticks dropping from the sky during the Cold War is straight-up nuts—and, surprisingly, not entirely impossible. In this episode, we dive into government experiments, bio-weapons, and the creepy history of animal testing from Virginia's radioactive tick drops to Cuba's covert bioweapons attempts. Yep, the US supposedly dropped 282,000...

Most dads agree: Father’s Day is about relaxing, quality time, and maybe some good food—plus “nothing too expensive,” right? Well, we cracked open a Bloody Mary and unleashed the ultimate dad-approved Father’s Day cheat sheet—less about flashy gifts, more about what really matters: food, sports, and avoiding the garage clutter. In this hilarious and brutally honest episode, Taylor and Mike share t...

Most parents dread bedtime, but these two dads? They might actually be creating a bedtime revolution — or just proving why it’s the most exhausting part of the day. After a hilarious deep dive into the chaos of kids’ nightly routines, Mike and Taylor reveal the unending battles of getting kids to follow a simple "brush, pee, pajamas" checklist — a routine they’ve been preaching for years with zero...

Most parents will tell you routines are life — until they snap and crave a little chaos. Yep, even the most routine-driven dad has his moments of "Yolo," and tonight’s episode digs into why we secretly love (and secretly dread) sticking to a schedule — especially when it comes to our kids. From sleep tweaks to tailgate hacks, we spill the beans on how routines shape our sanity, our kids’ happiness...

Most dads think Mother's Day is all about breakfast in bed or a fancy gift—they forget the real secret: just not making things worse. Turns out, the biggest gift you can give a mom on Mother's Day is... a day off from the chaos—and the mental load. But good luck figuring out how to make that happen without her rolling her eyes, right? In this hilariously candid episode, we dive into the worst Moth...

Most dads think Mother's Day is all about breakfast in bed or a fancy gift—they forget the real secret: just not making things worse. Turns out, the biggest gift you can give a mom on Mother's Day is... a day off from the chaos—and the mental load. But good luck figuring out how to make that happen without her rolling her eyes, right? In this hilariously candid episode, we dive into the worst Moth...